The silent crowd
The Protestant cemetery (and sometimes even the English cemetery) in Rome, now officially named Cimitero acattolico (that is 'the non-Catholic' cemetery). It has been the burial ground for non-Catholics (mostly foreigners who visited the city and died here) since at least 1738 (the date of the first known burial). Quite a lot of famous people are buried here, and it is quite a beautiful and green oasis, propped against the Aurelian walls - as can be seen to the far right.
The new official name reflects that not all here are Englishmen, nor Protestants - they just aren't (generally) Catholic.
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The silent crowd
The Protestant cemetery (and sometimes even the English cemetery) in Rome, now officially named Cimitero acattolico (that is 'the non-Catholic' cemetery). It has been the burial ground for non-Catholics (mostly foreigners who visited the city and died here) since at least 1738 (the date of the first known burial). Quite a lot of famous people are buried here, and it is quite a beautiful and green oasis, propped against the Aurelian walls - as can be seen to the far right.
The new official name reflects that not all here are Englishmen, nor Protestants - they just aren't (generally) Catholic.
ⓒRebecca Bugge, All Rights Reserved
Do not use without permission.